ORLANDO, Fla. — Daikin Applied recently announced that it was transitioning many of its products to R-32, and Philip Johnston, general manager at the company, gave a press conference in which he discussed the reasons behind that decision.
“We believe that pure single component R-32, which is a single carbon molecule, is the most balanced and ideal refrigerant to replace R-410A for certain residential, light commercial, and applied applications,” he said. “It’s not just about the GWP of the refrigerant. An informed choice requires evaluation of environmental impact, cost-effectiveness, availability, recyclability, energy efficiency, safety, global experiences, and ease of use.”